Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
Many of you know me as the family historian behind this blog and podcast, Journey Through the Generations. You have followed me as I have researched my ancestors, uncovered family stories, shared discoveries, and written about all things genealogy. But there is one part of my own family history that I have never shared here... Continue Reading →
One thing I have learned on this genealogy journey is that you never really know who is paying attention, who is quietly reading my blog posts, scrolling through my Facebook posts, or listening when I talk about my research and my findings. I must admit that I give my family a very hard time because... Continue Reading →
February has always been my favorite month of the year because it's Black History Month. I know in February I will be able to find all kinds of Black books, apparel, and information that isn't readily available in stores throughout the rest of the year. During February I know I will be able to watch... Continue Reading →
Earlier this year, I stepped outside my comfort zone and submitted an article to the National Genealogical Society (NGS) Magazine. The article, which focuses on preserving my family’s history and the legacy of my grandparents, has now been published, and I couldn’t be more proud! When I first considered writing for a scholarly genealogy magazine,... Continue Reading →
Sometimes family history research leads you to a record. Sometimes it leads you to a story, and every once in a while, it leads you to family you never knew you had. Around 2017, while researching my family, I came across my cousin’s name on a funeral program and a death certificate. I decided to... Continue Reading →
Three generations of Denson cousins - Arkansas 2026
If you have been waiting for RootsTech 2027, we finally have our first look at two of the keynote speakers, Jane Seymour and CeCe Moore. Jane Seymour is best known for her role in “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.” She is also a philanthropist who in 2010 founded the Open Hearts Foundation, which supports emerging nonprofits... Continue Reading →
October is Family History Month, and I can't think of a better time to spend a little time with your family history. Maybe you've been researching your family for years but haven't had much time to work on it lately. October is a great opportunity to get back to your research and see where your... Continue Reading →
I’m excited to announce that registration for RootsTech 2027 opened on September 23, 2026. This conference will be held both virtually and in person in Salt Lake City, Utah March 4 – March 6, 2027, at the Salt Palace Convention Center. RootsTech is the largest genealogy conference in the world with keynote speakers, sessions, and... Continue Reading →
My Ancestral Home
For more than 15 years, I have been researching family history, uncovering stories, preserving memories, and sharing discoveries through Journey Through the Generations. When I started this journey, I never imagined where it would lead me. What began as a desire to learn more about my ancestors has grown into a family history blog, podcast,... Continue Reading →
For years, I thought I was simply doing family history research. I interviewed relatives. I scanned photographs. I organized documents. I collected funeral programs. I preserved school memorabilia. I wrote about my discoveries on my blog and shared them through my podcast. It wasn't until recently that I learned the word stewardship. Stewardship means caring... Continue Reading →
